Tony Ford

Dvop (Vet Rep) @Pikes Peak Workforce Center

Colorado Springs, CO, US

Certified Workforce Development Professional: Cert.#7179 through 3/ 2025• Interviewed applicants and evaluated job readiness, career interests, military occupation specialties, and suitable skills to develop employability plans• refer applicants to jobs and supportive services, provide labor market information• Contacted employers, community groups, and veteran service providers to advocate employment and supportive services on behalf of the job seeker• Facilitated needs-based training opportunities for veterans to increase employability, utilizing federal funds per regulations• Conducted outreach activities on military installations and county jail to recruit veterans needing employment and employers willing to consider veterans with significant barriers to employment